Above picture: Fang Hot Springs, which we recently visited while doing ministry outreach in the area.

"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)

From May 8–19, we were so blessed to have The Altar Fellowship Mission Team (AT) from Johnson City, Tennessee join us once again for evangelistic outreaches. They poured out their hearts, and God truly answered their prayers (they actually prepared for this trip by praying together for an entire year before coming!). 

Above: The AT with our Thai friend, Sinn (lower right), Ming (back center), and Joel during their time in Bangkok on May 9th.

Above: Joel with Pastor David with the AT, alongside Pastor Mana (with hat) and his wife, Kanika, in Bangkok. I’ve been blessed with Pastor Mana's friendship for 40 years now.

Click on the above 2 videos to watch The AT lead worship where Pastor Mana planted a church in Minburi (outer Bangkok). Rebekah Edwards is singing. Sinn served as an "honorary member" of The Altar worship team while they were in Thailand! You can see him singing in the second video during our Chaibadan Safe Journey outreach in Central Thailand.

Below picture: Joel sharing the Good News with the Chaibadan participants, where nearly all of the 150 attending were Buddhists. Most of them heard the Gospel for the very first time that evening, in an area where less than 0.04% of the population are followers of Jesus. 

Video above: Pastor David serving food to community members in HuayDeua village, where we conducted an evangelistic outreach.

Our iServe colleagues and the AT prepared 72 care packages to distribute in HuayDeua. A big THANK YOU to The Altar Fellowship, who provided the funding for the motorcycle helmets, New Testaments, and care packages for all of our recent outreaches during their 11 days with us in Thailand!

Fourteen people prayed to receive Christ at our HuayDeua evangelistic outreach. Pastor Mint has been praying for a breakthrough like this for over a year! Above: Marshall and Pastor David from the AT praying over some of those who responded that evening.

102 Helmets & 350 New Testaments Given to Students at Chaibadan High School in Fang District.

On May 11th, we conducted a Safe Journey outreach at Chaibadan High School near Fang, about three hours north of Chiang Mai. The above video features The AT and Sinn leading a praise song. Below, I am sharing the Good News. 102 helmets were given to the students, and all 350 attendees received New Testaments.

We’re continually thankful for everyone who prays, encourages, and gives toward the ministry of Extend International. Your partnership truly strengthens and sustains the work taking place here in Thailand. If the Lord leads you to support EI financially, either through a monthly partnership or a one-time gift, we’re sincerely grateful. Extend International is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Please click below to donate through the Extend International website.

This summer’s ministry schedule in the States will involve extensive travel and significant transportation expenses, including vehicle rentals for the two months we'll be there visiting supporting churches, friends, and ministry partners. We'd deeply appreciate your prayers for safe travels and for the Lord’s provision covering these additional costs.

Voice, Art, & Worship Seminar Conducted at Sosoulful Cafe in Chiang Mai by The Altar Team

Above: My friend Anthony praying at the seminar at Sosoulful in Chiang Mai on May 16th. Anthony also taught on how to use art as a powerful ministry platform. Below: Click the video to watch the AT leading worship at the Sosoulful Cafe during the seminar.

102 Helmets & 400 New Testaments Given to Students at Sanpatong High School near Chiang Mai.

The above two pictures show high school students at our Safe Journey outreach at Sanpatong High School on May 18th. Our Thai colleague, Zippy, is in the picture directly above with students who received helmets and New Testaments.

Click the above videos to watch Police Captain James, a new believer, share his powerful testimony (in Thai), and Joel speak on road safety and present the Gospel at Sanpatong High School. Over 400 students and teachers heard the Gospel that day!

Above picture: The Altar Team & Joel at Sanpatong High School

Above: Police Captain James and students at our Safe Journey outreach at Sanpatong High School.Below: Care packages and Gideon Bibles were given to all 400 students who attended the outreach.

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Back in the USA • July & August 2026

We set out next Sunday, May 31st, for the USA, and will be on the road before returning to Thailand on July 31st. Our itinerary takes us through 9 states in just two months! It's going to be a whirlwind journey, and we would pass along our deepest thanks for your incredible prayers, encouragement, and support that make this work possible.

As we prepare for this trip, we would highly value your prayers for safety on the roads, physical health, and renewed strength. Please also pray for our travel logistics—especially tight flight connections—and that every conversation across the States would spark fresh encouragement and meaningful connection. We’re expectant for what God is going to do, and we absolutely cannot wait to catch up and connect with so many of you this summer!

In His Grace, For His Glory,

Joel, Kelly & Janaya